Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 5 , Pages 569-573 , September 2007

Nonoperative management of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.12.007

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 5 , Pages 569-573 , September 2007